Story published at magicvalley.com on Monday, January 05, 2009 Last modified on Monday, January 5, 2009 12:10 AM MST
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Get better sleep
By Lindsey Minnema The Washington Post
Does concern for the economy have you tossing and turning? Stress can have a big impact on how well you sleep. To help you reclaim some of those zzz's, try these suggestions from the New York University Sleep Institute:
* Adjust your environment by darkening the room, adding some white noise (soothing sounds such as the ocean, rain or crickets) or blocking out noise entirely with earplugs.
* Do a little yoga before bed to relax and gain balance.
* Lie in bed and breathe slowly, allowing your abdomen and chest muscles to relax.
* Imagine a pleasant scene and focus on the details. Create a pleasant history about it.
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